Radio Havana Cuba | They denounce the misuse of artificial intelligence in spyware

UNITED NATIONS, June 2 (RHC) – New technologies, including biomonitoring systems based on artificial intelligence, are increasingly being used in sensitive contexts, without people’s knowledge and consent, UN specialists stressed on Friday.

Spyware and disinformation based on artificial intelligence are on the rise, the group of independent human rights experts appointed by the largest international organization has warned, which is why it is imperative to regulate the field.

“Strong and urgent regulatory red lines are needed for technologies that claim to perform emotion or gender recognition,” said Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights While Countering Terrorism, Fionnuala Ni Olin.

Members of the Human Rights Council have condemned the already disturbing use of spyware and surveillance technologies against human rights defenders and journalists, arguing that they constitute national security and counter-terrorism measures.

They also called for regulations to curb the rapid development of generative artificial intelligence, which enables the mass production of false content online, fostering disinformation and hate speech.

In their assessments of the topic, they expressed concern about the development of this technology promoted by powerful corporations and investors, without adequate human rights due diligence requirements or consultation with affected individuals and communities.

They also insisted on advocating for caution in the use of digital technology in the context of humanitarian crises, from large-scale data collection, including the collection of highly sensitive vital data, to the use of advanced selective surveillance technologies.

Experts stressed the need to ensure technical solutions, including strong end-to-end encryption and unrestricted access to virtual private networks, secure and protect digital communications.

In this regard, they concluded that the next generation of these technologies should not reproduce or reinforce systems of exclusion, discrimination, and patterns of oppression. (fountain: Latin press).